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By default, the name is readyshare.
6.
To specify a name for the workgroup that the USB device or devices are members of, in the
Workgroup
field,
enter a name.
By default, the name is Workgroup. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such
as Microsoft Windows. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup name is
displayed here.
7.
Enable or disable access methods by selecting or clearing the corresponding check boxes and specifying access
to the storage device as described in the following table.
Description
Access Method
Enabled by default.You can type
\\readyshare
to access the storage device within your
network. If you change the name in the
Network/Device Name
field from readyshare to
another name, the link changes accordingly.
Network
Neighborhood/MacShare
Enabled by default.You can type
to access the
USB device within your network and download or upload files. In this URL, readyshare is
the name that is specified in the
Network/Device Name
field. If you change the name in the
Network/Device Name
field from readyshare to another name, the link changes accordingly.
You can also click the link that is shown in the Link column. The fixed port is number is 80.
HTTP
Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users can type
https://
<public IP
address>
/shares
to access the USB device over the Internet.
<public IP address>
is the
external or public IP address that is assigned to the modem router (for example, 1.1.10.102).
This feature supports file uploading only. The default port is number 443, which you can
change.
HTTPS (via internet)
Enabled by default.You can type
to access the
USB device within your network and download or upload files. In this URL, readyshare is
the name that is specified in the
Network/Device Name
field. If you change the name in the
Network/Device Name
field from readyshare to another name, the link changes accordingly.
You can also click the link that is shown in the Link column. The fixed port is number is 21.
FTP
Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users can type
ftp://
<public IP
address>
/shares
to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.
<public IP address>
is the external or public IP address that is assigned to the modem router
(for example, 1.1.10.102).
The default port is number 21, which you can change.
If you set up Dynamic DNS (see
Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS
on page 168), you can
also type a URL domain name. For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use
the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can type
to access the
USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.
FTP (via internet)
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
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Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster.
For information about using FTP to access a storage device over the Internet, see
Manage
Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
on page 167.
Note
To enable FTP access within your network:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings
.
The previous figure shows two USB devices attached to the modem router.
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5.
Select the
FTP
check box.
6.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
View Network Folders on a Device
You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the modem router.
To view network folders:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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4.
Select
ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings
.
The previous figure shows two USB devices attached to the modem router.
5.
The Available Networks Folder section shows the following settings:
Share Name
. The default share name is USB_Storage.
Read Access and Write Access
. The permissions and access controls on the network folder. All–no
password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same
one that you use to log in to the modem router.
Folder Name
. Full path of the network folder.
Volume Name
. Volume name from the storage device.
Total Space and Free Space
. The current utilization of the storage device.
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
You can add network folders on a storage device connected to the USB port on the modem router.
To add a network folder:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
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A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings
.
The previous figure shows two USB devices attached to the modem router.
5.
In the Available Network Folders table, select a device.
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